Baluchi camel decoration

Baluchi camel decoration
Artist: Unknown woman.
Origin: North east Iran (Persia)/Western Afghanistan. Baluchi tribes.
Materials, method and use: Pile carpet with weft-facing flat weave sections at ends. Hand spun and hand woven sheep’s wool. This item is one of two parts that were joined at the ends and used as a decoration around the neck of a camel.
Dimensions: 87 x 23 cm without fringes.
Date of creation: Probably mid-20th century.
Condition: In good useable condition with good pile. No repairs.
Stock no: T137
Price: A$110
Comments: This is the kind of item that looks great pinned up on the wall or thrown over the back of a chair. It could also be used to decorate a table.
 
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